Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Introducing... Pua!

This year we have some exciting new images to share with you!  While our roots are deep in vintage Japanese images, Denise has also been working on a line of local style and modern images too!  We'll be sharing those with you over the course of the year and can't wait to hear what you all think of them.

As you may (or may not) know, my sister and I were both born and raised in Hawaii.  While I still live here, my sister has since moved abroad.  There's something about being from Hawaii that makes living here so special!  Hawaii is such a melting pot of many different cultures that we all celebrate various cultural traditions even though we may not be of that ancestry.  We also have unique local cuisine that is like no other!  I think I would die if I didn't get to eat local food on a regular basis.  But most importantly, its the Aloha Spirit that is what makes us so unique and what most people remember.  The minute I tell people I'm from Hawaii, their whole demeanor changes and suddenly I'm like their long lost friend!

Our newest release captures the Aloha Spirit unlike no other...  Meet our newest image... Pua!   She is just waiting to greet you with a lei- which is very traditional here in Hawaii.  Hawaiian names are very symbolic and are normally chosen because of their meaning.  Pua in Hawaiian means flower, so I thought it would be fun to name her that since she's holding a flower lei and has a flower in her hair.  She's wearing a traditional mu`umu`u which is a long traditional hawaiian dress that is very common attire here in Hawaii.


Because Pua is dressed in Hawaiian attire, I decided to go with more earthy tones and fabrics.  I saw a video tutorial recently on Christine Sawvell's channel and thought this would be fun to make out of burlap!  Here's her tutorial here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxBs9VzKYO4

This project was surprisingly easy to make and only took one sheet of 12x12 burlap (or cardstock).   I just love how cool it looks and am pretty sure you can size it to whatever envelope size you want.


Please check out my video here on the Sister Stamps YouTube Channel:






And now for what you've been waiting for... it's Candy Time!!:

1) Leave a comment on THIS POST by 11:59pm HST on 2/27/15; and
2) Tell me what you love about Hawaii.
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  1. theCookFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    She's lovely! I've never been to Hawaii but when I think of it, two concepts come to my mind : welcome and sun!

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  2. ChristineFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Pua is SO cute! I totally miss my family in Hawaii and going to the park and making puka shell necklaces with my mom. I also just miss the laid back style and how everyone is just so nice. I always feel at home when I go back to visit.

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  3. ParkNSlideFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Pua is adorable and your burlap project is amazing. Being in the coldest part of our winter on a gray, snowy day, I'm missing the warm sunny beaches, the tradewinds and my friends I left behind in HI.

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  4. LeanneFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    My cousin showed me that Misti system and i'm interested in getting it, but waiting. lol It seems awesome!
    I love Pua! She is totally a little local girl. This project is really pretty. The burlap and the combination of the doily, flowers and Pua are perfect. I love that you can go practically anywhere in Hawaii to eat good local kine grinds. Great share today Jenny!
    PS - No need to put me in the drawing

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  5. LauraFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Pua is so sweet! Love her! I have only been to Hawaii once, but my favorite thing was the FOOD! I've never had anything like it! Hope to have the chance to visit again someday.

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  6. ColleenFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Both of the stamps are great!

    I don't live in HI but I wish I did. My family are definitely HI at heart because we always have so much fun visiting every summer. We love everything about HI- the local food, the music, the beautiful beaches, the people... the list goes on.

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  7. Jenny V.February 25, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    She's adorable with her Hawaiian outfit and love that lei and flower on her. You also did an awesome job on your project.

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  8. JeniFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    So cute!!!
    What do I love about Hawaii? Everything. But mainly it's home. It's where my family and friends are.

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  9. graceFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:15 PM

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    1. graceFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:17 PM

      Love them! They remind me of my students. I love the people and the spirit of aloha here in the islands.

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  10. Micah's CraftsFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    I was born here in hawaii and I love it. Everything about it from diving and swimming and everything. The food too. Thanks for another great image and have a great day.

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  11. Joni MFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    I was born on Kauai. What I love about going back is the smell. No other islands have the sweet fresh smell of Kauai... it smells like home... :oD

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  12. Loves CraftingFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Hi! Pua reminds me of an old picture of my daughter...muumuu, lei and all! Love living in Hilo. Can't imagine anywhere else I'd rather be. The people, the traffic, not like large cities.

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  13. KerryFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    So so cute!!! Love love Hawaii, I only been to Honolulu and Maui, but love every moment while I was there, the sun, the beautiful beaches, the culture, and the food... yum!!! Okay, okay... one thing I do get everyday while I'm there - Shave ice!!! :D (P.S. there is no snow there, since we have 100 inches of snow this winter, boo!)

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  14. StampinwithAlohaFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Pua is adorable! Reminds me of when my cousins' daughter was little (and all the other cousins' kids, for that matter!). Your project is perfect - natural Hawaiiana!

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  15. CrisFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Love the people, weather n food. Pua is super adorable

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  16. MychyReeFebruary 27, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    I definitely need these in my life! lived in Hawaii for a couple years & i loved how everyone was very welcoming/friendly. The beaches were so relaxing that I was a a beach almost everyday, laying out & with a book in hand. Miss it!

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  17. MychyReeFebruary 27, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    I definitely need these in my life! lived in Hawaii for a couple years & i loved how everyone was very welcoming/friendly. The beaches were so relaxing that I was a a beach almost everyday, laying out & with a book in hand. Miss it!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    When we used to live there, we'd see our friends every weekend and we all have kids, so they r like our second family! We'd also go to our families house for dinner every Sunday! So what I love about Hawaii is "family". Also the beaches of course!!!! Hahah
    Penny

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  19. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    It's definitely the people! I love Hawaii and the people are the best. Pau is such a cutie - can't wait to ink her up.

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  20. sunflower sueFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I love the variety and melding of cultures - in people, customs, food, etc. thank you for this new Hawaiian line - Pus and Kaleo are wonderful. :)

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  21. Tina HFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    How adorable is she!!! I would love to visit Hawaii some day. That is my dream vacation. I have never been. Maybe someday....

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